I have only used the normal 2 euros plastic bottles from tackx, elite etc. which are only good for a season or less before discarted. Are there any alternatives? Other materials or healthier products? What's your experience?

I use Polar Insulated bottles down here in S. Texas. I know they're heavier than other bottles, but the cold water & sports drink helps on longer rides. The newer generation Polar bottles are BPA free, if that helps.

i've been using Specialized Purist bottles with watergate valve and rubber tip which prevents water from splashing out when hitting bumps and stuff on the road. works well and used them over 3 seasons.

I've used both the Camelbak bottles and the Elite Jossanova and whilst I love the fact that you don't have to mess around with opening valves, both seem to have the habit of leaking slightly through the valves when you fill them with anything but water, think there is some pressure build up from energy powder that forces some liquid to leak out. If you can live with needing to wipe your cage and frame occasionally they are great bottles.

I've be using the Camelbak bottles with the Jet Valve, for about 3-4 season.

I really like them. I like the valve and the bottles are pretty supple. I've used some of the same bottles for 3-4 years and only now are the ones that are 3-4 years old getting a little stiff. (those ones will be thrown away this year).

I wash them after a single use.

But one of the best things is that they seem to be a little on the larger side, in terms of diameter.

This makes them a little tighter in the cage (not too tight). They NEVER eject on bumpy pavement or train tracks etc...

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Got the 'Rapha' calmelbak rebadged for free and prefer this to Elite bottle. Really like the fact that you don't have to pull the value to drink and they dont really leak despite the bump. Seem pretty scratch resistant too.

i've been using Specialized Purist bottles with watergate valve and rubber tip which prevents water from splashing out when hitting bumps and stuff on the road. works well and used them over 3 seasons.

For a while I was using a version of Soma Fabrications bottles, with a Specialized lid, it was the 1st Polypropylene bottle, I found it made by it's manufacturer for $3.00 a bottle. Tried to by a case but nobody could get me a sample to approve before I ordered.

Got both the Specialized Purist and the Camelbak at events and they are good, however the Specialized Purist hydroflo is even better, I think it's worth the cost and if you can find it on sale it's a steal....

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